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Allison: Where do you stand on substances? Do you use marijuana as a creative conduit, or are you more of a sober person? Skip: Yes, herb opens up inspirations, opens up higher heights, for sure. Herb is beneficial. I’m not saying you have to use it, but I don’t see why not. You don’t have to smoke it. You can eat it, drink it, boil it, apply it as lotion. So, it benefits. I don’t see why not and I’m glad to see America is slowly taking those steps forward in terms of the plant, and the plant can save the place, you know? The more the merrier (laugh). Allison: (Laugh) Tell me about when you are on tour. How is the show going to go? Do you have a band you are going to work with? Skip: Yes, I will have a five or six piece band. It’s like an hour to hour and a half set. My current songs and some new songs, some unheard songs; and my grandfather’s songs, of course. People will really enjoy themselves, have a good time, and catch a good vibe. That is what it’s all about. I want them moving, people feeling something. Music is food. You have to be careful what you ingest now-a-days. Allison: You effortlessly drop gems. I can tell you’re a thinker and I love that. Skip: Well, thank you. Allison: It is so true. You have to watch what you listen to. What your eyes see, what your ears hear, and what you take in. Skip: With everything. Subconsciously, you have to be aware of things you are doing. Trust me, it’s a temple, you know. Allison: Since you brought up food, what kind of diet do you adhere to? Skip: I’ll tell you what, I’ve been pescatarian for a while now. I just eat fruits, veggies, and fish. Sometimes I’ll eat a piece of chicken, but most times I eat fish, veggies, and fruit. Clean eating, natural eating. I don’t really drink sugary drinks or anything like that. I make my own drinks, I make my own juices, and make my own food. Allison: Any sweet tooth? Skip: Sometimes when I smoke, I get a little sweet tooth. Nothing really too much. I would eat something sweet, but I’m not a guy that craves something sweet. Allison: Are you a guy who believes in monogamy and marriage? What is your take on that? Skip: Well, to tell you the truth I think marriage is still there, if it’s really real. It doesn’t have to be real now-a-days, because everything is so wishy washy, but if it’s really real then marriage is great and it’s a Godly thing. But as of right now, me personally, I don’t need to know about marriage right now (laugh). I mean, marriage is good. Marriage is a Godly thing. It’s supposed to be a Godly connection, so it speaks for itself. What do you think? Allison: Life is all about risks, right? You are never going to be 100% sure about anything you do in life. I think if I really felt that deep of a connection, now at this point in my life, I would do it. No risk, no reward. It’s like having kids. You are never ready to have kids. You’re never ready to go on tour, as you know. You’re never ready to move. You’re never ready to do anything, but that is the beauty of life. Sometimes you have to close your eyes and jump. Skip: Sometimes you just have to stay ready (laugh). Allison: I mean, I won’t be jumping out of an airplane anytime soon, but I would get married (laugh). Skip: That was a great explanation, one that lines up very much with what I’m saying. If it’s real, then why not? Me right now, I don’t know about marriage. Allison: You’re still young and you’re doing awesome. All of you, the Marleys are such a talented family, and all of the music is incredible, but I feel like your music really feels… like a second coming of your grandfather. His spirit is in you. Skip: I understand that, and I appreciate that, thank you.